Silybin (Milk thistle, Silibinin, Silymarin)
Silybin (Milk thistle, Silibinin, Silymarin) In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Silybin, found in milk thistle or silymarin, is the active...
Sodium Citrate
Sodium Citrate In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
An osmotic laxative that causes water to be retained within the lumen of...
Zinc Salts
Zinc Salts In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Primarily associated with DNA and RNA synthesis, it also plays a role in...
Paraffin (Liquid paraffin, Mineral oil)
Paraffin (Liquid paraffin, Mineral oil) In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Paraffin is a laxative; it softens stools by interfering with...
Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA)
Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Ursodeoxycholic acid is a hydrophilic bile acid known for its cytoprotective effects...
Sulfasalazine
Sulfasalazine In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Sulfasalazine is a prodrug: a diazo bond binding sulfapyridine to 5-ASA is cleaved by...
Sucralfate
Sucralfate In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
In an acidic medium, aluminum ion detachment occurs from the compound.
The detached ion...
Sterculia
Sterculia In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
A bulk-forming agent that increases faecal mass and stimulates peristalsis.
Uses of Sterculia
Management of...
Ranitidine
Ranitidine In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Mechanism of Action: Ranitidine is an H2 receptor antagonist that blocks histamine-induced gastric acid...
Prochlorperazine
Prochlorperazine In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Blocks dopamine, muscarinic acetylcholine and 5-HT3 receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone and vomiting...
